What are the benefits and costs to animals that excrete uric acid?

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Animals that excrete uric acid, birds and terrestrial reptiles, are able to conserve water by excreting
uric acid. Uric acid is an almost water-free form of nitrogenous waste excretion. However, making uric
acid requires more energy than making urea.

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